Online Connection and Inclusion Support Group (for Persons with Concussion/Brain Injury)

The Connection and Inclusion Support Group will provide free support and education for individuals with concussion/brain injury.

The program is designed and facilitated by a Registered Social Worker with experience supporting those with trauma and concussion/brain injury. The groups are designed to provide a safe space generating connectedness and empowering participants to share their vulnerabilities. This allows them to experience challenges with their physical and mental well-being (anxiety, depression, changes in mood, difficulty coping with stress, PTSD, etc.) without fear of judgment.

Groups will be run throughout the year in eight-week sessions. During these sessions, groups progress through various topics to support mental well-being and resilience.

Benefits include:

• Improving understanding of concussion/brain injury
• Reducing anxiety and depression
• Increasing self-awareness
• Developing strategies to cope with stress and isolation
• Learning new skills and improving coping skills to deal with the challenges

Following the program, members have ongoing access to OBIA’s Support Services, who provide additional support, emotional support and client advocacy. Group members are also connected with OBIA’s Peer Support.

The Online Connection and Inclusion Support Groups (for Persons with Concussion/Brain Injury) are completely FREE but require registration. Registration is necessary as groups fill up quickly. In order to make this available to more people, please only sign up for one time slot.

For more information, call 1-800-263-5404 ext. 249 or email our group facilitator directly at vkantipuly@obia.on.ca

Please see below for a list of upcoming groups.